The registration deadline is Jan. 1 By Curt Peterson Killington voters approved the zoning change for Short-Term Rentals Nov. 3, 482-262, but the actual form to register required two more Select Board meetings to finalize. The state defines a short-term rental (STR) as a residential property rented for less than 30 days at a time,…

By Katy Savage With Killington Resort requiring guests to make advance parking reservations to ski and ride this winter, local condominiums and businesses within walking distance of the slopes are threatening to tow unwanted vehicles. “We are very concerned about people trying to bypass the mountain and use our lot illegally,” said Howie Goldfarb, the…

On Thursday, Nov. 19, at 9:10 p.m., officers from the Rutland City Police Dept. were advised of a stolen vehicle complaint from Panera Bread parking lot in Rutland City. While investigating this complaint, officers observed this vehicle traveling on Route 7 and attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle failed to yield, and…

Staff report While schools seemed to be limiting the spread of Covid-19 fairly well initially, a number of cases have recently been reported in Rutland County. Earlier this month, a preschooler at Orwell Village School tested positive and last week there were three confirmed cases in Rutland City Public Schools — each at a different…

Ronald J. Cioffi, RN, and CEO of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, announced plans to retire in June of 2021. Cioffi, a registered nurse and native Vermonter, joined the VNA (then known as the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse…

Senate to see women-dominated leadership By Katy Savage Shortly after announcing his candidacy for House speaker, Rep. Charlie Kimbell (D-Woodstock) dropped out of the race on Friday, Nov. 20 and endorsed House Majority Leader Jill Krowinski, D-Burlington, to the position. Kimbell said he spent 2 ½ weeks calling about 80 colleagues. Most of them said…

RUTLAND — On Monday, Nov. 23, the Vermont State Police identified Jonathon Houghton, 35, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, as the victim of homicide. Following further investigation and an autopsy. The death was reported early Sunday morning, Nov. 22, at the Quality Inn in Rutland. Police were called at about 3:40 a.m. Sunday to investigate a report…

Vermont has experienced 60 traffic fatalities so far this year.  Of those killed, 57% were not properly restrained with seat belts, and more than 45% of the fatal crashes involved impaired drivers. As part of the continual and ongoing efforts to reduce deadly and serious injury crashes on Vermont’s roads, the Vermont State Police will…

By Merisa Sherman After 252 days, Killington Resort finally reopened to the public for skiing and riding this past weekend. For so many reasons, there was absolutely no place else that we have wanted to be for the past eight months, to remember the feeling our skis and boards gliding underneath us as we meander…

By Dom Cioffi A few years ago, my son told me that one of the kids in our extended neighborhood was “internet famous.” When I asked what that meant, he told me that he had thousands of followers on his YouTube channel (which featured him building things and then blowing them up) and was making…

By Dr. Glenn Molette Joe Biden or Donald Trump will never visit me in my home, stand beside me at the funeral home or dance at my wedding. I will not be receiving any calls from either of them to pray for me during sickness or to check on how my children are doing. I…

By Cassandra Tyndall The astro-territory looks very different from what it did this time last week. It feels a bit like a prelude to the significant shifts taking place next month. That being said, the skies are very quiet, offering the opportunity to get one’s ducks lined up. In other words, with logistics and communication…

By Tami Gingrich I can’t seem to pass a hollow tree without stopping to snoop. If there is a cavity within reach, an investigation is in order. Wear and tear around a hole, evidence of food items on the ground, or simply sounds from within tell of the tenants inside. One of my favorite tricks…

By Elicia Pinsonault Rutland Young Professionals celebrated its seventh birthday this year. Throughout the past seven years, our energetic group of volunteers has worked tirelessly to create a vibrant Rutland area that attracts and retains young professionals. Chances are you’ve heard of us by now. But you may not understand who we are, what our…

By Brooke Geery Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 9 p.m.— In its eighth season, the History Channel show “Forged in Fire” challenges “world-class bladesmiths [to] re-create historical edged weapons in a cutthroat competition.” On Nov. 25 at 9 p.m., one of those bladesmiths will be Kyle Farace, originally from Windham, Vermont. Farace, 34, now lives in…